Flight Training Programs — Every Course, Every Price, One Ramp
From a first discovery flight to airline-ready, every flight training program we run at Van Nuys Airport is on this page with its real price. No phone-quote games — pick your goal and see exactly what it takes.
License and rating programs
Each package covers aircraft, instructor, ground school and simulator time.
Private Pilot License
Standard $10,900 · Comprehensive $15,900 · Premium Cirrus $22,500.
Learn moreEndorsements: complex & high-performance
Piper Arrow and Cirrus SR22 Turbo sign-offs.
Learn moreExperiences, intros and rentals
Match the program to the goal
"I just want to try it"
Discovery flight, $189–$229. One hour, hands on the controls, zero commitment — and credited if you continue.
"I want to fly for fun"
Sport Pilot ($8,400) for light aircraft simplicity, or Private Pilot (from $10,900) for passengers, night flying and travel.
"I want to use a plane for real trips"
Private Pilot plus the Instrument Rating ($11,700) — the combination that makes weather a detail instead of a cancellation.
"I want the airlines"
The Zero-to-Airline Program ($89,000, financing available): every certificate through CFI, then paid hour-building to 1,500 hours in 18–24 months.
Pick a program, or let us help you pick
The in-person consultation is free and ends with a dated training plan. Call (818) 290-8249 or start in the air this week.